Ransom Media Productions

Ransom Media Productions (RMP) was created to tell scary stories with diverse characters. We strive to give opportunities to voices from various communities because we believe exposure to different cultures helps us to see the "other" as human, dismantling bigotry with stories.NIGHTLIGHT is an audio drama podcast featuring horror written by Black authors and performed by Black actors. We started NIGHTLIGHT because we've known that Black horror writers have been around since forever, but they don't get a lot of air time. We wanted to change that, and make sure the writers got paid for their work. No one should work for free.AFFLICTED is a full-cast audio drama written by RMP's founder, Tonia Ransom, and voiced by actors with the same background as our diverse characters. It's best described as Lovecraft Country meets True Blood and follows a demonic book bound in human flesh as it wreaks havoc wherever it goes---until someone who knows the old ways of Hoodoo comes along to stop it. All cast and crew for Afflicted are paid a fair wage.<h2 style="">Why We Need Your Help</h2><ul><li>Creating audio dramas is expensive when you strive to treat people fairly. Each episode of NIGHTLIGHT costs about $500 and each episode of Afflicted costs about $1500-$2000. This excludes any pay Tonia receives for production and directing, though Afflicted's cost does include a nominal fee for Tonia's writing labor.</li><li>We'd love for our actors to be eligible for the actor's union - SAG - so they're eligible for health insurance. Unfortunately, we can't do that without your support so we can raise our pay.</li><li>More support = more episodes for you to enjoy</li></ul><h2 style="">What You'll Get</h2>Each tier gives you different access to each show. Perks of membership include:<ul><li>A shout-out on the podcast/your name in the show notes/credits</li><li>Early access</li><li>Bonus episodes</li><li>Behind-the-scenes info</li><li>Sneak peeks</li><li>Members-only Discord group</li></ul>And if this isn't enough, you'll get to tell us what perks you'd like to have. We can't promise we'll be able to deliver, but we'll do our best.<h2 style=""></h2><h2 style="">Can't Help?</h2>Everyone can help! If you’re unable to contribute financially, every share (IRL or on social media), or written review/quick rating is still very valuable. Not only do you help us find new listeners, you also make us feel warmth in the depths of our cold, dark hearts. Together, we can bring Black horror into the light.

Free

Congrats, you're an entry-level member of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion. You'll get a podcast shout-out on NIGHTLIGHT, ad-free access to NIGHTLIGHT episodes, and our eternal gratitude.

Familiar

You're a second-tier member of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion! You'll get a podcast shout-out on NIGHTLIGHT, early + ad-free access to all NIGHTLIGHT episodes, and our eternal gratitude.

Werewolf

You're a member of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion and Afflicted Descendants! You'll get a podcast shout-out on NIGHTLIGHT, early + ad-free access to all NIGHTLIGHT episodes, ad-free access to Afflicted episodes, and our eternal gratitude.

Rougarou

You're part of the inner circle! You'll get early and ad-free access to all episodes and bonus + behind-the-scenes content, and a shoutout on NIGHTLIGHT.

Hellhound

You're the most fearsome of all! You'll get early and ad-free access to all episodes and bonus + behind-the-scenes content, a shoutout on NIGHTLIGHT, the ability to suggest stories for a NIGHTLIGHT episode, and your name mentioned in the show notes of a single episode of Afflicted.

Kraken

Wow. You are a force to be reckoned with. At this circle of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion, you'll get everything above, plus a t-shirt to show the world which team you rep.

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